Why Give?

CREATING A CULTURE OF GIVING

Los Gatos Christian School is committed to carrying on a tradition of excellence in Christian education. To that end, financial support through fundraising is an integral part of that education. Los Gatos Christian School receives no financial funding from local, state or federal governments. We are a non-profit institution, which means that donations are essential for us to implement new programs and approaches that best enable our children to develop 21st century skills.

As we establish annual fundraising goals, it is important that families participate at a level that is comfortable and commensurate with their financial ability throughout their tenure with our school.

BECAUSE EVERY GIFT MATTERS

Your gift helps us fulfill our mission: to provide students with a foundation of high academic standards, from a Biblical worldview, in an environment the supports the development of passionate followers of Jesus Christ.

We wish to thank you for your investment in the programs, projects and initiatives that will change the lives of our students today and help create leaders of the future.

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR'S FOCUS

Funds raised during the 2017/18 school year will be focused on "People and Programs."
"People" includes contribtuions to our tuition assistance and scholarship fund so that more families can experience the advantages of Christian educations.
"Programs" that will benefit from our fundraising efforts are music and art. These thriving programs will have an even greater impact developing our students' God-given gifts and talents.

GET INVOLVED THIS YEAR

Golf Tournament

An annual community event hosted in September by the Blue and Gold Club. Golf, dinner and silent/live auctions help build community and fund improvement initiatives.

Spirit of Giving

A year end giving opportunity in November and December which encourages donors to show their support and take advantage of the tax benefits of that calendar year.

Jog-A-Thon

A popular event with our student body, this annual Blue and Gold Club event is held each March and challenges the students to gain sponsorship and give their best effort running laps.

One-time and recurring donations

There is no need to wait for an event to give to Los Gatos Christian School. Donate any time, or set up a recurring monthly or quarterly gift.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE

Cash or Check

Cash and checks are still a very popular way to make a tax-deductible charitable gift. Checks should be payable to Los Gatos Christian School and mailed to:

Online Giving with Credit or Debit

Easily make a donation by giving online through our Secure Giving Form

Securities

A gift of appreciated securities and mutual fund shares that are held for more than one year can sometimes be the most economical way to give. Gifts are tax-deductible at the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift and donors will not have to recognize the appreciation as capital gain.

Please contact the Director of Financial Services at 408-997-4650 or email rteruel@lgcs.org for information about the stock transfer process.

Matching Gifts

Many organizations match charitable donations and volunteer service hours completed by their employees. Matching gifts can double or triple the size of the donation and allocate your company’s charitable giving dollars to Los Gatos Christian School.Talk to your company’s human resources department. Our Tax ID Number is: 94-1201222 and we are listed as Christian Church of Los Gatos.